PBA: Rain or Shine secures twice-to-beat, outpaces Magnolia in Bahrain

Rain or Shine secured a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Commissioner's Cup playoffs by defeating Magnolia in a game held in Bahrain, marking the PBA's historic debut in the country.

Vic Manuel has made his return to the PBA, joining the Converge FiberXers.

Meralco clinched a PBA quarterfinal spot after a game where CJ Cansino outperformed Juan Gomez de Liano.

San Miguel Beer extended its winning streak to seven games after crushing Blackwater, earning a share of the top spot in the PBA Philippine Cup.

In the UAAP, Gerry Abadiano's heroics forced a winner-take-all Game 3 in the Men's Basketball Finals between UP and La Salle. Abadiano hopes to pass on his Game 3 wisdom in his final playing year, while teammate Jacob Bayla's defensive prowess continues to be crucial for UP. Vhoris Marasigan stated that being denied by Jacob Cortez forced him to take the game's heroic final shot.

NCAA MVP Sean Franco remains focused on playing for Arellano University as he has not yet received other offers. Speculation continues about NCAA standouts potentially moving to the UAAP, with five players highlighted as ready to make the leap. Janti Miller has ended speculation by committing to lead San Beda next year. Transferee Yukien Sajonia and veteran Tony Ynot are uniting to lead San Beda's quest to return to glory. Former Letran guard Titing Manalili, after a heartbreaking rookie season, is not currently eyeing a move to the UAAP.